Heather

The Slide redesigned for mirrorless – Peak Design Slide Lite Review

11/12/2015 By Heather

If I’ve come to realise one thing about camera straps since starting this website, it is that choosing the most suitable strap ultimately depends on where, how and with what you are shooting.

Imagine you are walking through a chic part of London, ready to do some discreet street photography with your Fujifilm X100T. Considering the classy location, the stylish appearance of the camera and the genre, my first instinct would be to recommend an attractive and comfortable leather wrist strap.

The working photographer’s go-to zooms – M.Zuiko 12-40mm vs. Lumix 12-35mm

07/12/2015 By Heather

The lens that many working photographers consider an essential part of their kit, regardless of the system they use, is the 24-70mm constant aperture zoom (full frame equivalent). It is an especially useful range for events such as weddings or conferences where you are dealing with moving subjects, tight spaces and varied compositions, from wide-angle shots of the location to close-ups of attendees and specific details. Though these zooms don’t deliver the same sharpness or brightness as high-quality prime lenses, they are useful for fast-paced events where changing lenses isn’t practical.

As of today, there are two mid-range constant aperture zooms for Micro Four Thirds. The Panasonic Lumix 12-35mm has been around since mid-2012, while the M.Zuiko 12-40mm made its appearance in late 2013 when the OM-D E-M1 was launched. Both feature a constant aperture of 2.8, meaning that they can be used even in difficult light conditions.

Fine art street photography with the GX7 – An interview with Gagan Sadana

04/12/2015 By Heather

Welcome to our series of 100 interviews we will be holding with photographers who use mirrorless cameras for their work! “Switching to a smaller and lighter system” has become somewhat a buzz phrase as of late, but many working photographers take this philosophy seriously. From medical reasons such as resolving back and shoulder pain to the simple realisation that bigger does not mean better, photographers are turning to mirrorless systems now more than ever before.

This week’s interview is with Gagan Sadana, a talented street photographer based in Kent who primarily shoots candid shots in black and white and uses the Lumix GX7 for much of his work. He is both a Panasonic Europe Ambassador and the co-founder of Street Photography International, a collective of street photographers who promote street photography from around the globe.

The Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras (2015 Edition)

26/11/2015 By Heather

With Halloween and Thanksgiving done and the palpable energy of the holiday season in the air, it is all too clear that the final days of 2015 are upon us, which also means that it is time for us to round up the top mirrorless cameras of the year!

The calm after the storm – Panasonic Lumix 12-35mm f/2.8 Review

23/11/2015 By Heather

Following two very wild weeks of incessant storms and gale-force winds, the Welsh weather now seems to have reverted to its “ordinary” self, which basically means a healthy mix of sun, cloud and rain. A good thing too, as otherwise I probably wouldn’t have been able to finish my review of the Lumix 12-35mm f/2.8 – the risk of being blown out to sea was too great! 🙂